The Department of Economic Security works with families, community organizations, advocates, and state and federal partners to realize the collective vision that every child, adult, and family in the state of Arizona will be safe and economically secure.

The Medication Management Assessment and accompanying Adverse Drug Event (ADE) Gap Analysis components provide evidence-based recommendations and standards for hospitals in the development of a comprehensive medication safety program. The tools reflect published literature and guidelines by relevant professional organizations and regulatory agencies.

The Best Practice Intervention Package (BPIP) includes a successful medication management program that encourages providers to work across settings, uses an interdisciplinary approach, and applies patient-centered teaching methods. This focused BPIP provides patient-friendly tools to improve health literacy and includes a tool and resource guide as well as a clinician guide.